5 Day The Great Tropical Drive
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Depart Cairns and travel via Kuranda to the Tropical Tablelands. Among the World Heritage rainforests, National Parks, mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and Australia's richest agricultural lands and some of its most charming small towns. In the Atherton Tablelands, settlers from all over the world share their arts, crafts and music to join together to preserve the history and nature of their adopted home.
Approx 110km
Depart Atherton and continue to Undara.
Set in the Gulf Savannah country, Undara a place where you can explore natural geological wonders and experiences a unique outback setting while enjoying local wildlife in its habitat, followed by an evening campfire activity. ‘Undara’ is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘long way’. The park protects one of the longest lava tube cave systems in the world. Lunch and dinner is included.
Approx 200km
After breakfast, join your Savannah Guide for a Half Day Lava Tube Tour before you depart Undara for Townsville after lunch. Breakfast and lunch is included.
Townsville is set between rugged coastal hills and the Coral Sea. Visit the aquarium or take a drive up the winding road to Castle Hill for spectacular views of the city. You can also visit Magnetic Island, if time permits, which is only a 20 minute ferry ride away.
Approx 430km
Leaving Townsville, continue north to Mission Beach. Mission Beach is a "village" scene, which more than trebles its population in season. Beach and rainforest walks in World Heritage Wet Tropics, white water rafting, tandem skydiving, horse riding, fishing, sailing are some popular Mission Beach activities.
Approx 237km
Depart Mission Beach and continue north to Cairns.
Cairns is the gateway to the tropical rainforest and reef of Far North Queensland. Cairns’ famous Esplanade offers excellent picnic spots, and the surrounding area is a paradise of reefs, islands, mountains and rainforest. Accessible from this region are activities such as scuba diving, marlin big game and reef fishing, sea kayaking, coral walking, snorkelling and cruising.
Approx 140km
Deposit & Payments
Book now and secure your package with only a $100 deposit per person.
Pay a 2nd instalment of $159 per person within 28 days.
You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.
Booking Process
Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure)
Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
Your position on the tour will be confirmed within 48 hours of completing your order. If your place cannot be confirmed, a full refund of the deposit will occur.
Not available.
Airfares
Car Hire
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Optional activities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or optional
Standard package (included):
Atherton Tablelands Atherton Blue Gum B&B or similar
Undara Undara Experience or similar
Townsville Park Regis Anchorage or similar
Superior package:
Atherton Tablelands Allumbah Pocket Cottages or similar
Undara Pioneer Cabin or similar
Townsville Rydges Southbank Townsville or similar
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
A single supplement is available on all nights of this trip from an extra $499 subject to availability.
Triple Share
Not available.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
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